Thank you for sharing this, Wil. I'm in tears, unsure what to say. I think I can relate in some ways. I've had one death that I've yet to fully deal with. I also feel terrible now for bringing up River during our interview. Maybe that is just silly for me but had I known this, I wouldn't have brought it up.
I think this took guts to share. Thank you, again, for sharing it.

I stood in the lobby of the Falcon Theater in Toluca Lake, and looked at Twitter while I waited for the rest of the guys to arrive. The walls were covered with posters from productions like CHiPs: The Musical and It's A Stevie Wonderful Life. Being in a theater during the day, when it's just a b...

Reading this was fun! And it made me even more excited that my youngest (12 in April) will be attending his first gaming convention this weekend and playing his first tabletop RPG (a friend of mine will be running it, so I know he'll have a fantabulous first experience).
I think I just squee'd again for him. I honestly do not know who is more excited that he is attending his first gaming con and will be playing a load of games he's never had the opportunity to play before: my son or me.

Saturday morning, I drove over to my friend Cal's house for D&D. Our friend Steve was already there, and our friend Martin was on his way to meet us. While we waited for Martin to show up, we caught up on our lives, told stupid (and not-so-stupid) jokes, and got ready for the game. "Hey, I broug...

On our way home from the grocery store tonight, I said to Anne, "Have you heard of this Tumblr called I'm Remembering?" "No," she said, "what's that?" "It's all these images and things from the eighties and early nineties, and it's pretty awesome." In spite of myself, I added with a rather copio...

This is crying out for a caption. I'll choose my favorite, and send something neat* to whoever writes it. Submissions open throughout the weekend, one per person, and can only be left as comments here (it's too difficult to track on Twitter or via e-mail). *definition of 'neat' will be at my s...

HA HA! I remember that picture!
I couldn't even imagine being in the spotlight like that as a teen. I probably would have vomited. Every time my youngest makes mention of wanting to be "known" and tells me of his latest scheme to become famous, I always cannot help but to say, "Dude. You so don't. It sucks! Privacy is a nice thing."

Most of us are awkward teenagers; it's a class feature that stays with us until we level up to our twenties. But most of you didn't have your awkward teenage years play out in front of the world, preserved for future generations to enjoy, thusly: Talk about deer in the headlights! Everything a...

While walking through my neighborhood yesterday, I wondered what actually went on behind those manicured lawns and drawn curtains. I wondered how much I really knew my neighbors. This is what my brain spat out: Ian missed living in a city that didn’t keep any secrets from him, where everything ...

All this week, I'm recording the audio version of John Scalzi's The Android's Dream. It's a delightful book, with wonderful characters, smart dialog, and some of the most enjoyable side trips into world building I've ever read in a SF novel. Also, it's really, really funny. Tomorrow, I'm going i...

Welcome back to Canada!
I can't wait for this episode. I wonder what Kid2 will yell at the screen this time. Last time it was a series of, "Shut up, Wil! Don't! OMG! YOU IGNORANT PRICK! I said, SHUT UP!" Then he looked at me and said, "Man, it's a good thing I know Wil is a really nice guy in real life. Because the guy he plays is a dick! And he does it so well, for a moment I questioned why you like him, mom."

We filmed until 330 this morning, and when I finally got home a little after 4am, it was all I could do to convince myself to wash off my makeup and go to sleep. I woke up at 1230 this afternoon in the same position I fell asleep, and I probably could have easily slept another 3 hours or more. W...

In a couple hours, I'll be on my way back to Los Angeles for a few days, so I can work on The Big Bang Theory. I obviously can't say anything about the episode, but I got the script last night, and it's just hilarious. I can't wait to see my friends there again, and bring a little Evil Wil Wheat...

I'll say it again, that story was all kinds of wonderful. And once again, thank you for your part in raising Lupus awareness.
Between you, John and Stephen Fry, it has been a really good month for Lupus, especially considering it is World Lupus Awareness Month.
You're a good man, Wil.

I'm sitting in my apartment in Vancouver, finishing my coffee and oatmeal. My iPod is shuffling through a massive 80s alternative playlist I made before I came up here, so I've been accompanied by Elvis Costello, The Smiths, Souxie, Depeche Mode, The Jam, and Bauhaus while I start my day. I'm no...

This is just too fantastical for words! All I could think while listening to you read this and using all the wonderful voices you used, is: 1) "Man! As a child, story time in Wil's house must have been so fun! His boys are certainly lucky. His grandchildren will certainly enjoy it.", and 2) "Now I want to build a fort in my living room consisting of furniture and blankets and flashlights and fake fire and gather all the "children" to listen to Uncle Wil tell us stories around the campfire!"
Loved it!

Holy Crap, it's time for a new episode of Radio Free Burrito! This episode was made possible by the generous contributions of listeners like you, as well as a grant from the We Didn't Really Give You A Grant, Wil, Foundation. Show Notes: This show doesn't have the best audio in the world, becau...

A long time ago, on an Internet far, far away, John Scalzi's brain unleashed the most epic and awesome and WTF image ever known in the history of all the tribes: The Unicorn Pegasus Kitten. But a Unicorn Pegasus Kitten alone wasn't enough, and so I was placed astride it, wearing the Infamous Clo...

All week, your timing has been amazing! I was just talking about Lupus.
All I can say is thank you from the bottom of my soul for doing this. On behalf of Lupus warriors every where, I cannot say how much this really means. The past little while has been extremely difficult for me... and that is really all I can say about that before I fall apart for the millionth time today.
I will be sure to spread this awesomenicity all over the place.
You and John are too awesome for words.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.

A long time ago, on an Internet far, far away, John Scalzi's brain unleashed the most epic and awesome and WTF image ever known in the history of all the tribes: The Unicorn Pegasus Kitten. But a Unicorn Pegasus Kitten alone wasn't enough, and so I was placed astride it, wearing the Infamous Clo...

BWAHAHA! Once again, Mr. Wheaton, your timing is perfect. If I ever needed a laugh, right now would be it. My Lupus is currently trying to kick my ass worse than it has in close to 4 years. But now at least I can laugh through my tears. UGH, shut up, Jules!
That was wonderful!

When I was a teenager pretending to fly a spaceship, I got to do a lot of really cool things with a lot of really cool people. The price of admission to this wonderful world, though, was the most annoying hairdo I've ever experienced in my life. I called it Wesley's Helmet Hair, because it did n...

RE: Happy Accident on Dancing Barefoot pic
Happy Accident is the name of my Bob Ross velvet painting
Total Aside. A conversation which took place earlier between my youngest (11.5) and myself: Kid2: I've come to the conclusion that "Stand By Me" is, and will continue to be, the best movie of all time. Me: You're a smart kid.
I think it is so cool that both my boys (oldest just turned 15 on the 8th) look up to you. Totally awesome that they have geeky role models outside of myself.
Your trip to your garage has yet again reminded me that I'm not a teen any longer.

I spent a little time in the garage today, and was rewarded with a bunch of nifty discoveries, so I thought I'd share pictures of a few of them. All of these images can be clicked to embiggen them at Flickr, where you can learn more about them:

Last night, I was supposed to perform in the Thrilling Adventure Hour at Largo with a bunch of my friends, and a bunch of people who I really admire. Unfortunately, the sinus infection I was fighting all week had other plans, so I stayed home and rested on the couch with a screening of Repo Man....

Last night, I was supposed to perform in the Thrilling Adventure Hour at Largo with a bunch of my friends, and a bunch of people who I really admire. Unfortunately, the sinus infection I was fighting all week had other plans, so I stayed home and rested on the couch with a screening of Repo Man....

Last night, I was supposed to perform in the Thrilling Adventure Hour at Largo with a bunch of my friends, and a bunch of people who I really admire. Unfortunately, the sinus infection I was fighting all week had other plans, so I stayed home and rested on the couch with a screening of Repo Man....

I try and make a habit of including @ when I'm talking about someone on Twitter. My reasoning for this is, I don't talk behind someone's back. If I talk about someone and they are not present, I make sure they find out what I have said. I hate gossip. And I hate talking out of school. So to make sure nothing can ever get back to anyone a la "telephone wire game", I make sure they know I am talking about them.
Also gives them the opportunity to share their side, pov, etc.

Last night, I was supposed to perform in the Thrilling Adventure Hour at Largo with a bunch of my friends, and a bunch of people who I really admire. Unfortunately, the sinus infection I was fighting all week had other plans, so I stayed home and rested on the couch with a screening of Repo Man....

I don't think you were wrong. There is more to the conversation that I am assuming you missed. The person behind the twitter said he did his research and all that he could find was "net neutrality and ECA... Period". A lot of people, including myself, came back with, "then you didn't do your research. Have you read any of his books? Read his blog? Listened to any of his interviews, podcast?"
And to make it even more sad, if he really did his research and looked in GamerPolitics own archives, he would have found the following: http://gamepolitics.com/2008/05/01/actor-wil-wheaton-weighs-in-on-gta-iv-controversy
I had tweeted, "I almost gave @GamePolitics a Pro Tip on how to go about getting an interview. But my nerd rage is about to get the better of me so I won't" because honest to Bob, if his intent was to get you to do an interview or talk to him about how you've advocated, the dude went about it the wrong way.
IMO he should have done his research first, found out every thing you have done, made notes about information he wanted but couldn't find and, most importantly, found out who you were. And by who, I mean who you are as a real, normal, every day person. Someone who just happens to have a high profile job, giving him some extra leverage to bring light to certain issues. And then approached you with something like, "Hey Wil. You do loads for the gaming community! Mind if I ask some questions for a story?"
But then again, what do I know. I've only had the awesome pleasure to interview normal people who are lucky enough to have high profile jobs.
The guy claims his intentions were free from malice. However, if he had any clue about the gaming culture or who you are as a person, he would have approached it in a completely different way. IMO, he was completely off base. He ended up following me after I sent him a lot of near nerd rage-y tweets. I followed him back, only so that I could find out what more was to be said on this matter.
Anyway, just my two cents.

Last night, I was supposed to perform in the Thrilling Adventure Hour at Largo with a bunch of my friends, and a bunch of people who I really admire. Unfortunately, the sinus infection I was fighting all week had other plans, so I stayed home and rested on the couch with a screening of Repo Man....

While browsing Reddit during my morning coffee, I came across this: I remember how much I liked writing this story for LA Daily, but until GenCon, I'd never read it in public. Both times I've read it, though, it's gone over very well, so I'll probably add it - at least temporarily - to my pe...

Clipped from: en.wikipedia.org (share this clip) I wish to share a very personal story with all of you. This is the story of how I became a gamer and I write it because I want you my friends to know how gaming came to be with me. The year was 1987, I was a young child of five and we didn't...

Late Happy Birthday, Wil. Wished you a happy birthday on Twitter yesterday but did not see this post until today.
It was my website's 1 year anni yesterday. That was not intentional. I was a little OH NO, when I came to the realization earlier this week.
I hope you had a fantabulous day, sir!
How does it feel to be 38?

And I am having the best birthday, ever! Thank you to everyone who has wished me happy birthday on the Twitters, and if July 29th is your birthday too, happy birthday to you! (Image by Chuck Gamble, found at WIRED's GeekDad blog.)